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If you are looking for a class to join in Term 3 at Nunawading U3A, there are places in my science class – Curious about Science of Air and Water.
In Terms 1 and 2, we concentrated on the molecules which make up the air we breathe every day, and we explored some of the surprising effects of air pressure.
Book today for the Strong People Stay Young Four-o’clock Forum this coming Wednesday (26 July) and secure your place for the Cybersecurity, Hacks and Scams forum on 30 August.
Lindsay Glen, Joanne Hart-Parker and our U3A itself were acknowledged at this year’s Deakin Community Awards ceremony at Yarra Valley Grammar in Ringwood in June.
In the middle of our three-week term break, our Christmas in July luncheon was held on Tuesday the 4th at the spacious Mulgrave Country Club. It was an afternoon filled with mirth, laughter, and festive cheer which warmed-up the wintery, drizzly day!
The Power of Africa Class decided to celebrate the music and rhythms of Africa in the last two weeks of term.
I arranged for two professional and highly regarded African instrumentalists from Super Mande Percussion to come to the Hub and deliver a workshop as well as give a performance of traditional music on the Djembe drum and Kora.
In July Snippets, catch-up on the latest news from the Table Tennis team; learn about Days for Girls; check out volunteering opportunities for MRI research, a new Repair Café and Eastern Health and there’s extra cash to earn as a Crossing Supervisor.
U3A are now able to use the large TV screens throughout the building to advertise upcoming functions or communicate important information to our ever-increasing membership.
Currently the screens are advertising our “Christmas in July” function on 4 July at the Mulgrave Country Club which the Social Committee is busy organising. As it is in term break I look forward to catching up with as many members as possible at this social function.
In this update there are a number of important member notifications, details about class vacancies for next term, hints on making sure we can contact you and a volunteer opportunity to join the Admin team.
There’s something for just about everyone in our Term 3 and 4 Computer and Digital Technology courses. Many of these courses run for only a few weeks, so they are not a big commitment. But do remember to mark the courses you have enrolled in on your calendar so you remember to turn up!
Come and join us this winter term break for our mid-year Christmas in July celebration from 12 noon on Tuesday 4 July at the Mulgrave Country Club, 469 Wellington Road, Wheelers Hill.
Indulge in a delightful traditional Christmas roast and celebrate with a singalong to Christmas songs.